[mrfusion]

I think the fact that they’re a monopoly is the big thing (or effectively one).

Monopolies have always had different rules. My electric utility is a private company but in my state they have to ask permission before raising prices.

[AnimalMuppet]

And they can't decide to not serve me because they don't like my political views. They can't choose to not give me power because they don't like what I put on my neon sign.